Man arrested for feeding 3-month-old diaper rash cream

BRODHEAD, KY (WAVE) – A Kentucky man has been arrested after he allegedly fed a baby diaper rash cream.

According to an arrest warrant, Justin Burkhart, 28, is being held at the Rockcastle County Detention Center charged with criminal abuse. On February 15, Burkhart apparently used his fingers to intentionally feed a 3-month-old infant the cream.

The infant's mother said the baby had quite a bit of cream in its mouth and on its face. The baby was taken to the emergency room.